The Medicare Extra Help Program Seniors pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars each year for their prescription medications. Yes, optional Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) can help cover some of these costs, but formularies are constantly changing, and these types of add-on coverage also involve additional expenses. […]
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Benefits of Hiring In-Home Caregivers
Benefits of Hiring In-Home Caregivers When a loved one is still living at home but struggling with the effects of getting older and losing their independence, hiring in-home care can be a great solution. Professional caregivers provide seniors with physical assistance, as well as help with the emotional and routine aspects of daily life. In […]
SAFE AT HOME
SAFE AT HOME SENIOR CARE Not just for Seniors Anymore! By Edita McQuary In 2001, Cindy and Steve Glenn found themselves scrambling to find 24-hour care patching together care amongst family members for Cindy’s grandmother after a fall that led to hip replacement surgery. “My grandmother, Marge, was a fiercely independent woman,” stated Cindy. “While […]
How to Manage Dementia-Related Wandering in a Senior
How to Manage Dementia-Related Wandering To prevent a loved one from wandering and promote safe walking, you first need to define what they are trying to achieve or where they want to go. Don’t assume a “wanderer” is literally just wandering. This behavior is very individualized and a full description of their actions is essential. […]
New services, technologies can help with aging in place
There is nothing quite as devastating for many older people as having to leave the comfort of home because of poor health or limited mobility. But a new generation of services and technology is making it possible to stay at home longer, safely and happily, experts say. “Most people would rather stay in their own […]
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR SENIORS
Proactive Preventative Nutrition for Seniors As people age, their bodies naturally begin to break down and need more vitamins, minerals, and supplements than ever before. There’s nothing that can be done about that, but seniors can begin to start changing their diets before they reach this point. By adding just a few things to a […]
13 New Years Resolutions for Caregivers
SAFE AT HOME SENIOR CARE wishes each and every caregiver a healthy happy prosperous New Year! 13 New Years Resolutions for Caregivers Life as a caregiver isn’t always easy, but a new year presents the opportunity for a new beginning. Consider these realistic resolutions for a fresh start in the New Years. New Year’s Resolutions […]
4 Red Flags to Look for During Holiday Visits With Seniors
The 4 Red Flags With Seniors to Look for During Holiday Visits. According to a study conducted by the National Alliance of Caregiving in collaboration with AARP, 15 percent of the estimated 34 million Americans who provide care to older family members live an hour or more away from their care recipient. This means that […]
Signs a Senior Needs In Home Help
How do you know if it is time for In-Home care? Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing daily […]
Must-Have Emergency File
The-Must Have Emergency Medical File Every Cargiver Should Have Many seniors have chronic medical conditions that must be closely monitored and for which they take any number of prescription medications. Family caregivers tend to get a crash course in nursing and managing medical care once they begin helping an aging loved one, and the biggest […]
